Sternum word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "sternum" word

[noun] the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs

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\Ster"num\, n.; pl. L. {Sterna}, E. {Sternums}. [NL., from Gr. ?, the breast, chest.] 1. (Anat.) A plate of cartilage, or a series of bony or cartilaginous plates or segments, in the median line of the pectoral skeleton of most vertebrates above fishes; the breastbone. Note: The sternum is connected with the ribs or the pectorial girdle, or with both. In man it is a flat bone, broad anteriorly, narrowed behind, and connected with the clavicles and the cartilages of the seven anterior pairs of ribs. In most birds it has a high median keel for the attachment of the muscles of the wings. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The ventral part of any one of the somites of an arthropod.

Synonyms for sternum

breastbone

The fun area, different aproach to word »sternum«

Let's analyse "sternum" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MUNRETS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... - . .-. -. ..- --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: sternum: 5 + 3 = 8, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: sternum: 1 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 5 + 3 + 4 = 29, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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